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Joseph Allen, MD, Family Medicine, San Diego, CA

JosephEdwardAllenMD, MS, FAAFP, CAQSM

Family Medicine San Diego, CA

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Senior FAA Aviation Medical Examiner, Naval Flight Surgeon

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  • Office

    4116 W Point Loma Blvd
    San Diego, CA 92110
    Phone+1 619-225-1212
    Fax+1 619-225-1726

Summary

  • Dr. Joseph Allen is a family physician in San Diego, CA and is affiliated with Sharp Community Medical Group. He received his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine and has been in private practice for 18 years. He si fluent in French, Spanish, and Portuguese. He specializes in Sports Medicine (non-surgical), Aerospace Medicine, and Family Medicine.

Education & Training

  • Naval Aerospace Medical Institute
    Naval Aerospace Medical InstituteFlight Surgeon, 2016 - 2017
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Sports Medicine (Family Medicine), 2002 - 2004
  • St Joseph's University Medical Center
    St Joseph's University Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1999 - 2002
  • St. George's University School of Medicine
    St. George's University School of MedicineClass of 1999
  • San Diego State University
    San Diego State UniversityM.Sc., Molecular Biology, 1992 - 1995
  • San Diego State University
    San Diego State UniversityB.S., Applied Arts and Sciences - Double Major in French and Biology, 1984 - 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • American Board of Family Medicine Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Academy of Family Physicians

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Physical Examination of the Knee  
    Allen JE, Taylor KS, Clinics in Primary Care

Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Laparoscopic vs. Open vs. Converted Appendectomy for Perforated Appendicitis
    Medical illustrator - Piskun, G et.al, SAGES Scientific Session, Seattle, WA, 1/1/1998
  • Laparoscopic vs. Open vs. Converted Appendectomy for Perforated Appendicitis
    Medical illustrator - Piskun, G et.al, 6th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, Rome, Italy, 1/1/1998
  • Ultrastructural and Molecular Analysis of a Novel Dominant Flightless Mutant
    Clendening, BE, Allen, JE, Herman, T, and Harris, GL, Genetics Society of America Drosophila Research Conference, 1/1/1996
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Other

  • Residency research project - Hip Fractures and Bleeding Complications Associated with Post-operative Low-Molecular Weight Heparin Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis - A ... 
    Allen JE, UMDNJ Family Medicine Residency Program Consortium Research Symposium
    6/1/2002
  • Masters thesis - The Molecular, Genetic, and Transmission Electron Microscopic Analysis of Drosophila melanogaster Flight Mutants 
    Allen JE, San Diego State University
    6/1/1995

Press Mentions

  • How Are We Possibly Still Disinfecting Things?
    How Are We Possibly Still Disinfecting Things?July 7th, 2022
  • The Omicron Wave Is Receding but the Pandemic Is Far from Over
    The Omicron Wave Is Receding but the Pandemic Is Far from OverFebruary 15th, 2022
  • Bad Indoor Air Quality Can Be Extremely Detrimental to Cognitive Function: Study
    Bad Indoor Air Quality Can Be Extremely Detrimental to Cognitive Function: StudySeptember 10th, 2021
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Other Languages

  • French, Spanish, Portuguese